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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1955
Page
1
Spring Branch and Magnolia claim triumphs in the fifth Rice Cage tournament as teams rival for early season bragging rights. The page notes players and scores in a stylized, sparse recap with multiple garbled names and fragments, but confirms both schools’ victories and the event’s ongoing run.
The Garwood School Student Council invites the public to a talent show on Monday evening at 6:00 in the gym. Admission is 36 cents for children and the public, with doors opening for spectators.
Information reached Wharton Tuesday that the Hallesd Commission hearing on discontinuing passenger service on the Santa Fe line from Sealy to Matagorda was postponed indefinitely. A large elevation led by Chamber of Commerce president Ser Rodgers and others aimed to attend and protest the shutdown as a threat to freight service.
Goffey and Baker received Silver Beaver Awards for outstanding Scout work in the Goushatta District during the Sam Houston Area Council annual meeting at the Crystal Ballroom Rice Hotel Houston. Aud Tey Baker of Alleyton shared the moment, surprising them. The Goushatta District was singled out as the first to receive two honors that night.
Judge Jester Holt will open the February term of district court in Columbus February 7 with civil, criminal and divorce actions. A grand jury will be empaneled on opening day, with panel names released after sheriff’s department通知. Murder and other charges likely to be presented. civil docket includes ten guilty cases and 53 non jury matters plus five suits for avenge.
County officials report an annual payroll hike of about 14 800 dollars for 1955, with six more deputies and higher expenses approved by the Commissioners Court. The measure adds district court costs and outlines pay limits set by the court, though some officials say top salaries will not be reached in all 22 cases.
Local phones will receive dial equipment starting next week as Southwestern Bell begins converting the area. About 1155 telephones will be transformed, with broader system completion anticipated by July. Exterior walls rise as wiring and lifting equipment prepare to start the dialing plant construction.
Tax Assessor Henry Hajavsky reports about 2600 county citizens have qualified to vote in 1955 elections with ten days left to pay poll taxes. The pay line ends March 31 at midnight, far from the 4730 who qualified last year and about 1300 fewer than in prior years.
A local dog vaccination clinic is planned at the city hall this Thursday through Saturday. Veterinarian Dr. Drigeal from Whor con will oversee vaccinations and registrations from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day, targeting pet owners and eligible dogs in the community.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce prepares a 1955 banquet at the Community Center next Tuesday evening at 7:30. An impressive program features Vic Bouldin of Houston as guest speaker and formal officer installations. Tickets and extra linklets available at the chamber office with advance purchase urged.
Eagle Lake Teachers Association holds its regular monthly meeting at the high school auditorium this afternoon starting at 3 30. Drs. Jon Wessendorff, member of the State Board of Education, will be the guest speaker. A short business session follows, with a program under the theme We Promote General Welfare Through Community Facilities for Education. Members urged to attend. invitation extended to interested teachers and officials.
Eagle Lake Lions Club will collect tolls at the Alta River bridge on Sunday to raise funds for the March of Dimes campaign. Volunteers stationed at both ends of the bridge will accept coins from motorists from 8 am to 4 pm. Proceeds support polio vaccines and hospital care for affected families.
Bogie Lake residents west of Highway 900 back a major improvement at the E L Recreation Center converting 26 acres from rodeo grounds into a winding course. Board of Directors led by Dr J R Laughlin organize non profit center upgrades with community volunteers supplying labor and materials.
Twelve initeutors for Wis were Tamed at an election as officers held ts Club Moniventa members. The new board includes K.L. Clipson Beute Weeldel Pret Ru Froka Mix Dapid Wintarnenn Mys TP Dowd ness Mig Web Ayeitzety Mrs Jd Laugh Mrs Truss Mathews Gardner Scahole Hay Snond Waddell Charles Bogeest Alvin Wiese. The new board will meet in the Community Center at 130 pm Monday January 24 to elect officers. George Causey is out-going president of the chil. A quorum was not present at the gringal membership meeting. Moulayight. Usus to other business was conducted. Those present enjoyed a social hour after can vassing realinse of the election and cetreshments of coffee and dough nuts were served.
A draft Texas bill aims to clarify county official salaries, proposing uniform pay scales tied to county population. It outlines higher wages for key officials as population grows, with separate provisions if the figure rises, and notes current salaries for judges and clerks as examples.
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